1996 has wiring harness issues (search that one!), electrical issues due to it being the first w210 model, and head gasket leaks from that inline six. Don't let those things scare you - check to see if the wiring harness was done, and check head gasket leaks. If all is good, go for it. One thing about these cars, you may have little piddly things going wrong inside the car (window failures that can easily be fixed, etc.), but they will never leave you stranded where you are. Get it checked out, if good, get it.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600